We are seeking a dynamic Sr Execution Planning PM to join our Global Energy, Sustainability, and Automation (GESA) Buildings Energy Technology team. The successful candidate will orchestrate the execution planning, communication, and tracking of sustainability initiatives, focusing on building decarbonization, energy systems, energy efficiency, and resource optimization (encompassing waste, water, and biodiversity) across our First Mile (CF), Middle Mile (ATS), and Last Mile (AMZL) business units in the AMET (Africa, Middle East, and Turkiye) region. The Sr PM will bridge the essential connection between business unit sustainability strategies and their implementation by Global Engineering Services Execution teams, while cultivating thought leadership and driving data transparency. This lead position combines expertise in technical construction engineering, program planning, project management, facilities operations, and contract administration. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in planning, design, and project management, plus hands-on experience managing sustainability requirements for both new construction and building retrofits, particularly in industrial or logistics environments. Prior experience in any capacity during an Amazon FC/SC/DS Launch is valuable. Arabic language proficiency is considered a preferred qualification.

Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in the United Arab Emirates with 20-30% of time traveling internationally.


Key job responsibilities
Program Strategy & Leadership:
• Maintain comprehensive program-level oversight while monitoring site-level progress, informing leadership decisions through clear analysis and recommendations on high-impact tradeoffs
• Liaising with the Project Management Office (PMO) for budget/labor planning, milestones reporting, and highlighting program-related risk
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Design and Construction, Global Sustainable Development, Asset Management, Finance, Construction Tech, Operations Sustainability) on due diligence evaluations and implementation
• Drive continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, lessons learned documentation, and team coaching on sustainability best practices

Technical Implementation & Engineering:
• Oversee construction engineering, planning, and design for Sustainability inclusions into new buildings, including tracking carbon footprint, performing engineering calculations, and reviewing material/equipment specifications for energy efficiency and payback
• Lead implementation of renewable energy projects, including solar PV installations, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and microgrids, from technical assessment through construction completion
• Assess facilities through surveys and audits to evaluate carbon impact of building designs, recommending energy efficiency improvements for mechanical systems and building envelopes
• Prepare technical documentation including reports, specifications, and analyses defining sustainability requirements, while establishing systems to track progress across New Build and Retrofit programs

Stakeholder Management & Commercial:
• Serve as sustainability SME, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, designers, consultants, and permitting authorities
• Negotiate and manage Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), coordinating with stakeholders to ensure optimal technical and commercial outcomes